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Penelope Keith, best known for her roles in 1970s British sitcoms, including "The Good Life" and "To the Manor Born," has died at the age of 86.

“We are deeply saddened to announce that Dame Penelope Keith died peacefully whilst living with cancer at her home in Surrey, where she had lived for more than 50 years," her family said in a statement. “The family is grateful for the care and support she received throughout her treatments, and ask that their privacy be respected at this time.”

Keith joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1963 and went on to earn her first screen credit in The Army Game, which aired on ITV between 1957 and 1961. She also had roles in Carry on Doctor, The Avengers, and Private Lives before landing her role in the BBC comedy The Good Life. For her work on the popular sitcom, she won her first BAFTA in 1977, and went on to also win for The Norman Conquests: Living Together a year later.

“All of us at BBC Comedy are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Penelope Keith. She was one of the defining figures of British television comedy. Her iconic performance as Margo in The Good Life remains one of the nation’s most beloved sitcom roles and continues to delight audiences today. We send our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and all of those who had the privilege of working with her," director of BBC comedy Jon Petrie said, per DEADLINE.

Felicity Kendal, who starred in The Good Life with her, paid tribute, remembering her as a "comic genius" who was "a joy to know and work with".

"I am deeply saddened to hear of my friend Penelope’s death," she said in a statement. "The shows I worked on with her were such special times in our lives and demonstrated her comic genius. My heart goes out to her beloved Rodney at this time, theirs was a great love story and partnership. She was a joy to know and work with, and she will be much missed."

They got a text!!! Love Island USA Season 8 fan favorite couple Bryce Dettloff and Trinity Tatum will experience a date outside of the Villa, and Peacock has given viewers a first look at the highly anticipated event.

The official Love Island USA Twitter account shared a first look at the June 29, 2026, episode.

The truth will always come out 👀 Islanders get second chances and a very special first date during tonight's new #LoveIslandUSA - 9pm ET, only on @peacock 🩷🏝️ pic.twitter.com/YlbJbNVHO5

— Love Island USA (@loveislandusa) June 29, 2026

In the preview, viewers see Trinity and Bryce receiving a text message to get ready for their date. The two get dressed in their matching pink outfits and head out for the day.

Viewers then see the pair take a jet ski out to a boat in the Fijian sea and have a romantic picnic together. Bryce tells Trinity that there is “no person I’d rather be out here with.”

He later explains in a confessional that “I want to keep this thing going and water it properly and make sure it gets the resources it needs to evolve properly.”

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Trinity and Bryce were a day 1 couple. After answering questions and making an instant connection, Trinity stood behind his door and picked him.

The couple was first put to the test on Day 3 when both Trinity and Bryce decided to explore with a new bombshell, but when Kayda and Gabriel chose other Islanders, Tritniy and Bryce were reunited and decided to truly give their relationship a chance.

On Day 6, the couple decided to remain together as Trinity chose to recouple with Bryce, and this was reaffirmed on Day 13 when both Trinity and Bryce remained in their pairing, sending love letters to one another.

During Casa Amor, both Trinity and Bryce explored their connections with the Casa Islanders, but no real bonds formed, so on Day 20, they reunited and continued to explore their relationship.

Viewers can tune into Bryce and Trinity’s first date on Love Island USA Season 8 episode premiering June 29, 2026, at 9 PM E.T. Love Island USA airs every day but Wednesday, exclusively on Peacock.

Lily has responded on X to criticism that her latest tour, West End Girl, is under 60 minutes long and comes with no support act.

Social media user Rupert Hawksley went viral after he made a number of criticisms at Lily Allen's London tour date. "No support act. Arrived on stage at 9:10pm. All wrapped up by 10pm. Not one word to the audience. £86 to sit in the gods," they wrote.

After the post went viral, Rupert added a footnote saying he still enjoyed the show, despite his issues. "To be clear because this is obviously framed in a negative way (my fault). The performance was brilliant — but it can’t be right to charge that much for an hour, late on Sunday night."

Allen fired back in response to the message, denying his claims of having no support act and explaining that "the show has always been advertised as “Lily Allen performs West End Girl.”" While there is no traditional support act, the show starts with a string trio performing instrumental versions of Allen's popular tracks, including 'Smile' and 'The Fear', with lyrics appearing in the background to encourage sing-alongs.

She did admit that she was delayed, but for a good reason. "I was a few mins late as my tights were laddered and i had to change them."

The 41-year-old pop star then went into detail about why her show is shorter than an hour and why it includes no audience interaction.

"The show is just over an hour as it’s just the album in its entirety. It’s my artistic choice not to talk to the audience, the fourth wall helps with the storytelling. Most people find it to be effective. I don’t want anyone to feel ripped off. Everyone on this tour is really working very hard to give people the best show we possibly can, and i’m extremely proud of it," she wrote on her socials.

The runtime of Lily Allen's tour has been contentious since it started earlier this year. One fan wrote on X: "Lily Allen setlist and show run time... 45 mins is an unacceptable show length for a full-priced concert ticket and I'll stand by that.

"I get it's the whole album, but beef it up a bit and do a few other songs as well maybe?" another wrote.

Allen is touring her hugely successful album West End Girls. The show includes the singer wearing a dress made of receipts that show items her ex-husband, David Harbour, allegedly bought for other women.

Related: David Harbour Responds to Ex Lily Allen’s Scathing Album

The sequel, The Princess Diaries: Royal Engagement, was released in 2004. Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) rushed to get married in a month to inherit the Genovia throne.

We'll finally find out what happened after that with ThePrincess Diaries 3. Meg Cabot, who wrote the book series, gave an update on the third installment.

Meg Cabot Says 'Princess Diaries 3' Script Includes Book Details Meg Cabot

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Cabot, 59, talked to The Hollywood Reporter about the adaptation of her book series continuing over 20 years since the sequel. She had nothing but positive things to say about the script.

"I read a script, and it was amazing. I told them not to send anymore, because I love it so much," Cabot said. "They don’t like it when you tell people what’s gonna happen yet. So I was like, ‘Better not send me any more scripts!’"

The author assured the lovers of the original material that "some book things that were involved in the last script" that she read. Disney and Somewhere Pictures are behind the upcoming move. Adele Lim is attached to direct after the successful Crazy Rich Asiansand Joy Ride.

Princess Diaries 2 ends with Mia convincing Parliament to change the law instead of getting married to take the throne. The books follow Mia throughout high school to her college graduation. It's likely the third movie will capture a different stage in her life.

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Why 'Princess Diaries 3' Will Stray From the Books

Hathaway is now 41 and recently starred in the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, 20 years after its release. She told V Magazine how different it is to make romantic movies now.

"Back in the 2000s—and this did happen to me—it was considered normal to ask an actor to make out with other actors to test for chemistry. Which is actually the worst way to do it," she said.

"I was told, ‘We have ten guys coming today and you’re cast. Aren’t you excited to make out with all of them?’ And I thought, ‘Is there something wrong with me?’ because I wasn’t excited. I thought it sounded gross," she continued.

Michael Moscovitz (Robert Schwartzman) was the love interest and Lily's brother (Heather Matarazzo) in the first movie. Nicholas Devereaux (Chris Pine) was the love interest in the second one. It's unclear if Mia will already be married or single in the new movie.

Hathaway was a producer on The Devil Wears Prada sequel. It's unlikely that there will be a third because "there’s a huge difference in the world now with technology." The sequel focused on the struggling magazine industry trying to compete with online content and artificial intelligence.

She explained that her voice was also heard in the previous Princess Diaries movies because Garry Marshall wanted her perspective as a teenage girl. The previous plan to continue the franchise was halted after Marshall died in 2016. That plan resumed in 2022.

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The Fourth of July is very nearly upon us, bringing with it a festive seasonal celebration of this creation's original foundation.

With hundreds of American cities set to hold annual events to mark the country's 250th anniversary, there's no shortage of great destinations to choose from to celebrate the Fourth of July in grand fashion.

For as many great cities as there to commemorate the historic occasion, however, Philadelphia might very well take the cake as the optimal place to celebrate this year's Independence Day.

With Yahoo recently naming the city as the "best place to celebrate the Fourth of July in the U.S.," Philadelphia offers a treasure trove of worthwhile activities to rein in the 250th anniversary of America's foundation.

Unsurprisingly, there are a variety of fascinating historical sites throughout the City of Brotherly Love, many of which revolve around the American Revolutionary War and the related Declaration of Independence.

These points of interest include the Museum of the American Revolution, Independence Hall, as well as the nearby historical residences of Germantown like Stenton House, Johnson House and the Wyck house, among others.

As Yahoo wrote of Philadelphia, "If you're looking for a destination brimming with patriotic significance, Philly is a no-brainer."

"Not only is this city home to The Liberty Bell, The National Constitution Center and Independence Hall, but it also hosts the largest Fourth of July celebration (and one of the largest free festivals) in the country, Wawa Welcome America," the outlet continued. "With endless parades, concerts and free access to museums, the 16-day family-friendly celebration culminates with a jaw-dropping fireworks display over the Philadelphia Museum of Art."

A marvelous city to visit at any point in the year, Philadelphia truly excels at delivering a wide array of fascinating sites related to the region's rich historical, artistic and culinary history, all of which makes it an unsurprisingly fantastic place to celebrate the most patriotic day of the year!

Daveigh Chase’s official cause of death has been revealed.

The former child star who voiced Lilo in the hit Disney film Lilo & Stitch and starred in the 2002 movie The Ring died on Tuesday, June 16.

PEOPLE reports that Chase's primary cause of death was listed as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), with other significant conditions including chronic polysubstance use, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner report obtained by the outlet. Chase died in a hospital, with the manner of death being listed as natural.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, Polysubstance Use Disorder is "using more than one substance and following a pattern of use that affects your health and quality of life."

TMZ was first to report the news of Chase's passing, with her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, telling the outlet that she died from “meningitis and an infection in her blood, which caused her to have septic issues and led to her body shutting down.” Hernandez also set up a GoFundMe shortly before her death to help her have a "sense of home and peace in her final days."

“Daveigh Chase, my girlfriend, has always been a light in my life. Many people know her as a talented childhood actor from Lilo & Stitch, Spirited Away and Donnie Darko, but behind the scenes, she’s faced more than her share of hardship,” he wrote. “After a difficult childhood and a painful falling out with her family, Daveigh was bullied and struggled to find safety and happiness in downtown L.A. When we met, I promised to protect her and give her the love and comfort she deserved. Together, we found moments of happiness and hope.”

However, following her death, Chase's former manager questioned the GoFundMe set up by Hernandez, telling TMZ that "neither her family nor her close friends know who this person is."

“I can confirm Daveigh has a SAG trust account with more than enough funds to cover all medical and related expenses," John Ryan added.

Tennis great Naomi Osaka, 28, is one of the most talked-about and followed athletes both on and off the court. The former World No. 1 is a four-time Grand Slam singles champion who entered Wimbledon 2026 ranked World No. 14, fresh off a terrific grass-court showing at this summer’s Bad Homburg Open. Despite playing some of her best tennis in recent years, it’s Osaka’s wedding dress-themed entrance ahead of her first-round match at Wimbledon that has become one of the tournament’s biggest talking points, creating an online debate over whether her look was too much for an athlete or just right for the occasion.

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The tennis great is known for her dramatic tournament fashion statements as she enters the court. Often inspired by personal stories, whether a drawing by her 3-year-old daughter, Shai, or her mother’s Japanese heritage, Osaka is known for serving high fashion while making the tennis court her own personal runway. For Monday’s Wimbledon first-round match against Elsa Jacquemot, Osaka may have debuted her most dramatic entrance look yet.

Wearing an all-white floor-length gown inspired by a traditional kimono, Osaka paid tribute to her Japanese heritage with a look created by Tokyo-based designer Hana Yagi. Made from upcycled vintage kimonos, a traditional shiromuku wedding dress, and a deconstructed wedding gown, the tennis star entered the court with the dramatic flair of a champion who knows how to make the most of having the world’s eyes on her.

With her hair slicked back in a high bun and wearing black-and-white Nike court shoes, Osaka completed her pre-match warmups in the stunning look before removing it to reveal a simpler, Wimbledon-approved all-white tennis dress.

Related: Naomi Osaka Stuns at the French Open in a Dramatic Black Floor-Length Tennis Dress

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Osaka is known for her boundary-pushing fashion statements, but her Wimbledon 2026 look might be her most dramatic yet—not to mention the most debated by fans.

One inspired fan in favor of the high-fashion moment shared on social media, “I love how she isn't afraid to show her character on the biggest stage. I understand it makes some people uncomfortable, but to some of us, it's inspiring.”

Another tennis-savvy fan wrote, “Now this is how you serve 👏🎾”

“There is something INCREDIBLY beautiful about this tour of tennis for Naomi. The intentionality of her court looks AND being a talented performer… so breathtaking every time,” shared another commenter.

For all the supporters, Osaka’s wedding-themed look also prompted some detractors to share their opinions online.

“Respect the game and tradition a little. For someone who had to take a sabbatical from tennis due to anxiety from attention, she really begs for all the smoke,” commented one.

Another added, “I think this is very distracting from the tennis and attention-seeking on behalf of the player, no matter who does it.”

Naomi Osaka Continues to Make Fashion Part of Her Game

The athlete’s look may have been distracting to some, but Naomi Osaka has always had a flair for fashionable entrances, especially those that celebrate her culture and family’s heritage. She may not have won over every fan with her Wimbledon look, but she did win her first-round match, ensuring there will likely be more high-fashion moments to come throughout the tournament.

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Radney Foster, the beloved '90s country singer, has provided fans with a health update after being hospitalized earlier this month. The update was shared on Sunday via Instagram, addressing rescheduling shows and thanking fans for their unwavering support.

News of Foster's hospitalization was first shared with fans on June 9 after his team canceled a series of performances. The initial announcement revealed Foster was recovering from a serious infection in a Nashville intensive care unit, which has now been confirmed to have developed into sepsis.

Opening up about the health scare, Foster gave fans a direct look at his path to recovery.

"As many of you know, I was recently hospitalized with sepsis. The good news is I’m recovering well. On the advice of my doctors, I’m rescheduling my shows through July 14 so I can focus on making a full recovery," Foster began. "I’ll be back for Songwriters in Paradise in Healdsburg, CA, always a highlight. The late July shows in Kenney, Austin, and Houston are still on and will be Radney & Friends. We’ll be announcing some special guests soon."

American Country musician Radney Foster performs onstage at the Grand Ole Opry, in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 1, 1993.

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The country star went on to thank his dedicated fans for their kind messages. During his extended break from the stage, Foster revealed he has been staying creative by diving deep into archival material for his digital radio station.

"Thank you all for the prayers, kind words, and support. It has meant the world to me. I can’t wait to see you out there again soon," he said. "And in the meantime, you can help out by listening to Bordertown Radio on the Playola app. I’ve been keeping busy curating, telling stories and digging up old demos. Give it a listen and let me know what you think!"

Under the update post, fans and fellow country musicians left supportive comments.

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"I’m so glad you’re feeling better, Radney! Thank you for letting us know."

"So happy you are feeling better ole friend! See ya at SIP!"

"Get well soon!! Take care of yourself ❤️"

"Big fan of the new Playola App and Bordertown Radio Station. Anything that helps the artist make a living these days. We’ll see you in Livingston, MT this fall."

"Prayers for complete and total healing 🙏🏼❤️‍🩹"

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Perhaps you grew up adoring history class, because you had an especially wonderful teacher, or you tend to be someone for whom certain images can’t help but fuel a visceral reaction tied to the moment when you first saw it or the moment in history that it brings to mind for you. Either way, famous photographs that have gone down in history over the years have a way of embedding themselves into our unconscious and stirring up emotional reactions. From Charles C. Ebbets’ “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper” to Princess Diana’s iconic revenge dress shot, it’s clear that photography is a form of visual poetry. For a sense of which one best mirrors your soul, look no further than your birth month, which offers useful intel on your perspective, strengths, and even life purpose. 

The Famous Photograph That Mirrors Your Soul, Based on Your Birth Month

Read on to learn which photograph connects to your point of view and spirit, based on the month you were born.

January: “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper” 

Born as a new year was just beginning, you came into the world as the sun traveled through industrious Capricorn or futuristic Aquarius. Both signs are ruled by Saturn, the planet of hard work and commitment, two aspects of life that are hard not to consider as the backdrop for this famous image taken on September 20, 1932. Featuring 11 ironworkers sitting on a steel beam of the RCA Building, 850 feet above the ground during the construction of Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, the staged photograph was part of a campaign promoting the skyscraper. The "most famous picture of a lunch break in New York history" brings to mind resilience, progress, and everyday heroism—all themes you can get behind. 

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February: “Sleeping Woman” 

Born when the sun was moving through either innovative air sign Aquarius or poetic, empathic water sign Pisces, you’re both a dreamer and a futurist. Escapism and spirituality are especially appealing to you, which is why Man Ray, aka Emmanuel Radnitzky, a Surrealist photographer’s 1929 image “Sleeping Woman” speaks to your soul. The peaceful, graceful, and yes, sleep-celebrating photograph inspires serenity and even plays with light in a way that was innovative for its time, utilizing a technique called solarization. 

March: Brandi Chastain celebrating in the Women’s World Cup Final 

Because you were born while the sun was in spiritual, mystical water sign Pisces or go-getter, impulsive fire sign Aries, you’re idealistic and action-oriented, which makes Robert Beck's game-changing photo of Brandi Chastain celebrating after scoring her winning penalty in the Women's World Cup final an image that reflects your soul. The pure exhilaration of achievement, blurry and almost watercolor-esque background, and snapshot of one of the most groundbreaking moments for the game echo both your impressive imagination and thirst to win. 

April: Steve Jobs with the first iPhone

Born when the sun was moving through either competitive, pioneering fire sign Aries or Taurus, the grounded, practical earth sign, you are determined and are eager to be first out the gate. That very feeling permeates this 2007 shot of the Apple founder and CEO debuting a device that would forever change society. Not even 20 years old, the image marks the moment when Jobs said, “We are all born with the ultimate pointing device—our fingers—and the iPhone uses them to create the most revolutionary user interface since the mouse. Whether you’re a go-getter Aries type or a relationship-oriented Venus-ruled Taurus, you can appreciate how this moment was the beginning of a cataclysmic shift in human interaction. 

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May: Northern lights over the Eyjafjallajökull volcano

Whether you were born when the sun was moving through tactile earth sign Taurus or social, curious, on-the-go air sign Gemini, genuine, you can appreciate a collision between earth-grounded and sky-based forces that was captured in this 2010 photograph by photographer Lucas Jackson who was stranded in Iceland when the volcano erupted right in front of the aurora borealis. As someone who is passionate about being in the moment, you can imagine what it would have been like to be there and have such an otherworldly experience. 

June: The Five Year Photo Project

As a person who came into the world when the sun was in either social, curious, bubbly air sign Gemini or sentimental, family-oriented water sign Cancer, family and friends are almost always on your mind, making The Five Year Photo Project exactly your speed. Since 1982, when they were teens, five friends from Santa Barbara, California have been going on vacation every five years to the same place to take the same exact group photo. If anyone can appreciate the group’s enduring friendship and the effort to recreate a magical moment over and over again, it’s you.  

July: Princess Diana in her “revenge dress”

Born when the sun was in either nurturing, maternal water sign Cancer or theatrical, regal fire sign Leo, you believe in showing up for others and also claiming the spotlight when it’s rightfully yours, which radiates Princess Diana energy. In June 1994, Diana was famously photographed wearing her black “revenge dress” while arriving at a gala at the Serpentine Gallery in London. It was so-called because that same night, Prince Charles confessed on national TV that he had been unfaithful to her. As someone who can hold their head high even in the darkest, most challenging moments of their life, the empowered vibes of this image mirror your confidence and inner power. 

August: Oscars selfie

Whether you were born under dynamic, spotlight-loving fire sign Leo or communicative, tech-loving, service-oriented Virgo, you have a penchant for theatrical, glamorous moments, especially those shared with friends or colleagues, which makes this famous 2014 shot, taken by Bradley Cooper at the 86th Annual Academy Awards, the photo that best mirrors your social, celebratory, sunny soul. The image has also gone down in history as one of the most influential and important pictures of all time. The fact that it also captured a moment in time when selfies were just starting to boom in popularity is also pretty iconic. 

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September: William and Kate’s Wedding Balcony Kiss

You were born under either sensitive, detail-oriented earth sign Virgo or partnership-loving, elegant air sign Libra, making Prince William and Princess Catherine’s famous wedding day image one that resonates with your romantic, cerebral spirit. On April 29, 2011, the newlyweds delighted millions of onlookers by sharing two historic kisses on the Buckingham Palace balcony. From the darling flower girls flanking the couple to the half-smile you can see on Kate’s face, the image is forever burned into society’s collective memory and serves as a sweet snapshot of the beginning of a whole new era for the UK’s royal family.

October: John Lennon and Yoko Ono, The Dakota

The sun moved through partnership-loving air sign Libra and powerful water sign Scorpio during the month you came into the world, which means you cherish one-on-one bonds, intimacy, and fully immersing yourself in your other half, which are themes that come through in Annie Leibovitz’s image of John Lennon (a Libra sun himself) and Yoko Ono that was taken in 1980. Shot for Rolling Stone, the image features Yoko lying on a cream carpet with husband John in a fetal position around his wife. The tender Polaroid was taken just hours before Lennon was fatally shot in New York, making it tender, bittersweet, and historic—something that resonates with your deeply feeling, spiritually astute heart. 

November: Taylor Swift, Eras Tour 

Whether you were born under the fearless, powerful water sign Scorpio or adventurous, wanderlust-fueled fire sign Sagittarius, you can appreciate Taylor Swift’s ability to hold center stage over the course of 149 shows during her record-shattering Eras tour in 2023-2024. Spanning five continents, 21 countries, and 51 cities, Swift (a Sagittarius-Scorpio person herself) made history by headlining the highest-grossing tour of all time and the very first to make over $2 billion. This photograph brings to mind her business prowess, contagious joy, self-possession, and universal magnetism—all traits you’d especially respect and admire. 

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December: “V-J Day in Times Square” 

Born with your sun in either adventurous, party-loving fire sign Sagittarius or industrious, dutiful earth sign Capricorn, making this awe-inspiring, celebratory, romantic image taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt your exact vibe. Portraying a U.S. Navy sailor kissing a nurse on V-J Day in New York City’s Time Square in 1945, the photograph was published in Life magazine and would forever go down in history. Eisenstaedt famously said, “People tell me that when I am in heaven they will remember this picture.” Whether you’re a natural born entertainer (if you’re more Sagittarian) or dedicated workhorse (if you’re more of a Cap), that level of iconicity is something you most definitely aspire toward.

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Fourth of July cookouts are a beloved tradition, but not everyone feels like firing up the grill. Whether you're traveling, heading to fireworks, or simply looking for a quick bite before the festivities begin, plenty of restaurant chains roll out special holiday deals to celebrate Independence Day.

This year, Checkers & Rally's is joining the celebration with a promotion that tips its hat not only to the Fourth of July, but also to a major milestone in American history. For one day only, the fast-food chain is offering a classic burger-and-pie combo for a price that's directly tied to America's 250th birthday.

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Checkers & Rally's Is Serving a $2.50 Fourth of July Meal Deal Checkers & Rally's $2.50 All-American Duo

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On Friday, July 4, guests can order the All-American $2.50 Duo, which includes an All-American Hamburger and a hot Apple Pie for just $2.50.

The limited-time meal features a straightforward burger topped with pickles, ketchup and mustard, along with one of the chain's signature apple pies. While it's not meant to replace a full cookout, it's an inexpensive way to grab a quick holiday meal—or even a snack before heading to a parade or fireworks display.

While burgers and apple pie have long been associated with classic Americana, pairing them makes this promotion feel especially fitting for the holiday. It's a simple, nostalgic combination that leans into familiar flavors while keeping the price low enough to appeal to families, travelers, and anyone looking for an affordable bite between Fourth of July celebrations.

The price isn't random, either. The $2.50 promotion commemorates America's 250th birthday, making it a fitting nod to the country's semiquincentennial celebration. According to the company, the offer is designed to combine two classic American comfort foods with a price that reflects the historic occasion.

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You'll Have to Act Fast

Like many holiday promotions, this one has a very short window. The All-American $2.50 Duo is available for one day only on July 4 at participating Checkers & Rally's locations.

If you were already planning to grab fast food between holiday festivities, this deal could be one of the better values available. For less than the cost of many individual burgers these days, you'll get both an entrée and dessert.

With restaurant prices continuing to climb, promotions like this don't come around often—especially on a major holiday. So if you're looking for an inexpensive way to celebrate before the fireworks begin, this patriotic meal deal may be worth adding to your Fourth of July itinerary.

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In less than six months, the most wonderful time of the year will arrive. And why not celebrate the holiday season with, say, a "grimy" horror movie?

From celebrated director Robert Eggers (Nosferatu, The Witch) comes Werwulf, which hits theaters December 25 (yes, Christmas Day). And on Monday, June 29, fans were treated with a full-length trailer for the gothic-looking project.

"Do not dread the darkness. Embrace it," reads the caption of Focus Features' recent YouTube upload featuring a first look at Aaron Taylor-Johnson as what looks like the next great "wolf man" in cinema. Check it out below.

Fans have already flooded the video's comments section with words of utter excitement now that they've gotten a better sense of what's coming. "His ability to make everything look dusty, musky, grimy is unparalleled. You have my attention, Eggers," wrote one YouTube user, while another person commented, "Robert Eggers + gothic horror = day one watch. Nosferatu made me a lifelong fan, and Werwulf looks phenomenal 🔥."

Here's all we've gotten thus far in terms of a synopsis: "Witness Robert Eggers' most visceral and haunting experience yet. Focus Features presents WERWULF, a harrowing tale of devotion, damnation and the devil within."

Just like in Eggers' previous films, the cast features big names. Besides Taylor-Johnson, 36, there's Willem Dafoe, Lily-Rose Depp and Ralph Ineson (The Fantastic Four: First Steps).

Meanwhile, this year marks the 10th anniversary of Eggers' The Witch hitting theaters. Subtitled A New-England Folktale, it was one of the earliest jewels in A24’s crown. Set during the 1630s, the story concerns a Puritan family who are stalked by an evil presence in the forest that hugs their farmland. For his feature-length debut, writer-director Eggers, 42, enlisted Ineson, 56, and Anya Taylor-Joy to play the main characters.

The Witch earned its $4 million budget back tenfold at the box office, and to this day sits on an impressive 91% Rotten Tomatoes rating. For Eggers, Ineson, and Taylor-Joy, 30, the acclaimed indie was a springboard to even greater professional heights. Find out more here.

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If you've got big travel or outdoor plans coming up, REI's Fourth of July sale has up to 50% off summer essentials for camping, hiking, cycling, and more through July 6. One item we're especially excited to see discounted by nearly half off during the event is this excellent Patagonia Fieldsmith backpack.

Even if you aren't heading out to scale a mountain anytime soon, the Patagonia Fieldsmith Linked Pack is a beloved backpack for everyday use. Normally $109, it's currently on sale at REI for just $59 in three colors, including dark green, light blue, and brick red. It's a solid pick for keeping you organized on your commute or at school, as well as stashing any gear you might want to keep easily accessible while navigating an airport or on a road trip. 

Patagonia Fieldsmith Linked Pack, $59 (was $109) at REI

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Made of organic cotton with a durable water repellent (DWR) coating and a double-lined interior, this spacious 24-liter backpack is built to handle it all. Comfortable shoulder straps and a breathable mesh panel on the back make carrying this pack effortless, even when it's fully loaded. The top of the backpack features a wide opening with a cinch closure that makes packing a breeze and also keeps whatever you have stored inside readily accessible. There are a wide variety of organizational features inside and out, including hidden zip pockets, lash points for gear clips, and a padded 15-inch laptop sleeve.

Patagonia has a top-notch track record in terms of performance. The brand's Fieldsmith line, in particular, was designed to capture the functionality of climbing gear, but with a more minimalist aesthetic that works just as well for everyday as it does out on the trail. One reviewer raved, "This is my first Patagonia purchase, and I now see why their reputation is so strong!"

Though REI's $59 deal is currently the lowest price available across retailers for this backpack, two colors are also on sale for 40% off on the Patagonia website right now, with three additional color options at full price. And if you're looking for a backpack that offers more space, Patagonia has the 28-liter and 32-liter sizes of the Fieldsmith Linked Pack available for up to 40% off as well. 

With its "durable" design, REI shoppers dubbed this backpack a fantastic way to keep gear protected during summer travel. Whether you're on a backpacking trip through Europe, hiking mountain trails, or catching a flight, you can keep all your essentials nearby and neatly organized within this pack's "roomy" interior. "It feels rugged," one shopper said, adding that the water-resistant fabric helped them feel confident carrying their gear outdoors.

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Jodie Turner-Smith made rare comments on navigating life and parenthood with ex-husband and Dawson’s Creek star Joshua Jackson.

Jodie spoke to Hoda Kotb on the Joy 101 podcast and vulnerably opened up about raising Juno, her 6-year-old daughter with Jackson, after their divorce. Both Turner-Smith and Jackson grew up with divorced parents, which she says influenced how they've approached their own split. The hardest part was early on, when Juno was only 3.

"It's always been important to think about: What is the language around which we are going to talk about this with our daughter? Because it is her new reality," Turner-Smith told Kotb.

They're not pretending it's all fine. Instead, they're trying to be honest and upbeat at the same time. "We're learning as well and not always getting it totally right — but the idea is always two homes filled with love," the Queen & Slim star said. "And I'm like, 'You got two houses, girl.'"

Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith attending the 73rd British Academy Film Awards held at the Royal Albert Hall, London.

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Turner-Smith revealed in the interview that she used parenting and children's books about divorce to explain what was happening.

The custody situation has been trickier. The couple finalized their divorce in May 2025 and agreed to share custody in November 2023, as reported by People. Jackson was ordered to pay $2,787 per month in child support in May 2025, per E! News.

However, things got complicated the following month when Jackson filed an emergency motion in June 2025, claiming that Turner-Smith had enrolled their daughter, Juno, in a new school without consulting him, E! News reported. He said he was worried she was focused on travel over Juno's schooling. A private judge is now handling custody decisions, as per a report in People.

Amid the complicated history since their divorce, when Kotb asked Turner-Smith what had been bringing her joy lately, her answer was refreshingly honest. "She's 6 now, and there's something special about this age," Turner-Smith said.  "Hanging out with her is amazing. She's my little best friend, and I'm just amazed by who she's becoming."

Robert Plant is generally considered one of the best rock vocalists of all time. When he can belt out anthems like 'Whole Lotta Love', 'Stairway To Heaven' and 'Immigrant Song ', it's hard to imagine him struggling with a song.

But it's not a Led Zeppelin song Plant struggles with; it's actually a song on his 2007 album with Alison Krauss, Raising Sand. On the record, he covered a song written by the late co-founder of The Byrds, Gene Clark, for his early country-rock duo Dillard & Clark called 'Polly Come Home.'

'Polly Come Home' started life as a soft acoustic ballad, but Plant and Krauss decided to decelerate the tempo even more. While it turned the track into a slow, simmering blues track, it also made it harder for the iconic frontman to sing.

“It’s just the most difficult piece of music to sing at the tempo that we sang it at,” Plant explained back in 2021. “It’s one of the toughest calls I’ve had, apart from my audition in the Yardbirds.”

Plant explained what makes the song so hard to sing: “The song itself is just, it’s so poignant. And it’s so slow, so the very opening line of the song—in my chest, my lungs, my vocal cords, in my sense of timing—it was, ‘How am I gonna get these words right to the end of that bar without collapsing?’ It was just such a beautiful lilt.”

“So this is the guy that sang ‘Immigrant Song,’ he’s just gonna go and sing this song here where I need an iron lung to give me a little more air to get the song out,” Plant joked about his vocal struggles. “It’s just such a great song, but the tempo. It was so languid, it was magnificent. But it was a hell of a challenge.”

Robert Plant's singing struggles luckily didn't go underappreciated. The album, Raising Sands, topped the rock charts and hit No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The record earned the duo five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year for 'Please Read the Letter.'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt just returned from maternity leave. How does she manage a demanding job with a grueling schedule while taking care of a toddler and newborn baby? The 28-year-old dished to Fox & Friends on a recent appearance. 

As Leavitt finished speaking about PresidentDonald Trump’s busy week and America’s 250th birthday celebration, the mom of two got candid about her “secret” to work-life balance. And if you’re wondering, Leavitt is pretty much as clueless as the rest of us working moms.

How does Karoline Leavitt balance work and motherhood? 

She told Fox & Friends, “Well, I’m still trying to figure out the secret myself. You just do it. You just wake up, and you just do your best every day, day after day.”

Leavitt continued, giving Fox viewers an update on her new addition, daughter Vivi (with husband Nicholas Riccio), “But the baby is perfect. She is so sweet. She’s so cute. And I look forward to going home right now to get back to her.”

The new mom of two also sat down with the hosts of Fox & Friends, revealing that her hubby, Nicholas, helps out with baby duty: “My husband watched her overnight so I could get some sleep so I’d know what I’m talking about this morning. So I’m feeling good.”

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Viviana (a.k.a. Vivi) was born on May 1. Leavitt notably began her maternity leave roughly a week before her due date. So if you do the math, she was back on the job about eight weeks after giving birth. That means she’s dealing with a toddler and a newborn at the same time. Oh, and she also happens to have a job that doesn’t leave much time for, well, anything else. 

Of course, it’s not easy for anyone, including celeb parents, to navigate working and raising children at the same time. Leavitt noted, “I’m back to work and motherhood is in full swing. So it’s very busy in our household right now.”

What is Karoline Leavitt’s view of raising children in America?

Karoline also opened up about raising two children under two (her son Niko was born on July 10, 2024): “You realize how blessed we are to live in this country, to bring up babies in a nation where they can be whatever they want to be. Where they can be safe and happy, and live out their dreams. And I look forward to raising them in this wonderful country.” 

Does this famous working mom have any other advice? 

Even though Leavitt doesn't exactly have the magic working mommy formula, she is spilling one secret that busy parents might want to know. When asked how she gets that post-pregnancy glow, Leavitt answered, “The makeup artist downstairs who did my glam this morning!”

The Press Secretary added, “I’m very sleep-deprived, but a good glam will help you through the day.” 

Angelina Jolie may be one of the most desirable movie stars in the world, but the actress just revealed she hasn't dated since her split from Brad Pitt.

Jolie, 51, who appears in the new film Couture, gave a surprisingly candid interview in which she revealed that dating just hasn't been a priority since her 2016 split.

“To be candid, I haven't dated or been with anyone since I divorced a decade ago, right?” Jolie told Yahoo Entertainment in an interview. “So I kind of get in my head that that aspect of me is not centered in my life if I'm focusing on my children and my family.”

Jolie's six children with Pitt include Maddox, 24, Pax, 22, Zahara, 21, Shiloh, 20, and 17-year-old twins, Knox and Vivienne.

With her kids becoming adults, Jolie told the publication that she's focusing on what matters, while also reexamining her priorities.

"So yes, things are changing, but in a way I didn't expect. It doesn't feel like I'm 51 and starting to think of being older. I'm thinking I have to live again. Be free again," she says. "In a way that maybe life has broken me a little bit."

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Angelina Jolie Will Leave the United States When Knox Turns 18

Back in 2024, Jolie shared with The Hollywood Reporter that when her kids are of age, she intends to high-tail it out of the United States and start a new life abroad. Knox and his twin sister, Vivienne, will turn 18 in July 2026, which will allow her to spread her wings wherever she chooses.

“I am here because I have to be here from a divorce, but as soon as they’re 18, I’ll be able to leave. When you have a big family, you want them to have privacy, peace, safety. I have a house now to raise my children, but sometimes this place can be…that humanity that I found across the world is not what I grew up with here. [After Los Angeles,] I’ll spend a lot of time in Cambodia. I’ll spend time visiting my family members wherever they may be in the world,” Jolie shared.

Her home is already on the market for just under $30 million.

Zahara Shared a Touching Speech Before Graduation

Zahara took the stage at a mother-daughter brunch for the Pearls of Purpose Foundation on Sunday, April 26, in Atlanta, where she was featured as the special guest. In her speech, the new college grad opened up about her relationship with her mother, as Jolie stood beside her.

“When asked to speak with you all today on the value of mother-daughter relationships, it felt challenging to find the words,” Zahara began, according to a video on Instagram. “Not challenging because I don’t value it, but because my mom and I have a unique, almost kindred, relationship that can be hard to put into words.”

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If the idea of organizing and coordinating a potluck for your next gathering sounds like an overwhelming task, you’re not alone. But instead of trying to figure out how to politely tell your aunt Linda that nobody likes it when she puts raisins in potato salad, or convincing your coworker that no, a stack of napkins from McDonald’s does not count as a fair contribution to the office holiday party, Church’s Texas Chicken wants you to consider their latest offering instead. 

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The popular fried chicken chain announced today that it’s launching Church's Catering, which allows customers to get their favorite menu items in a convenient format, from individually packaged meals for smaller groups or on-the-go occasions through Big Box Meals, to buffet-style, full meal bundles for larger gatherings of up to 50 people. Customers can choose from a selection of chicken options like bone-in, hand-battered fried chicken or chicken tenders. 

Family-sized sides include mashed potatoes with gravy, fried okra, baked macaroni and cheese, and fan-favorite pairings like jalapeño peppers and honey butter biscuits. And yes, you can also get Church’s beloved southern sweet tea to drink. 

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“Our new catering program brings the signature taste of Church’s Texas Chicken to more occasions and groups of all sizes with the convenience, quality, and value our guests expect,” said Roland Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer of Church’s Texas Chicken, in a statement. “As demand for catering and off-premise dining continues to grow, we're making it even easier to serve generous, great-tasting meals that bring people together.”

To celebrate the launch, Church’s is offering $15 off first-time catering order of $150 or more with the promotional code SAVE15PR. 

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Saturday Night Live’s Michael Che wished Weekend Update cohost and SNL writer Colin Josta happy birthday in the most Weekend Update way possible.

In an Instagram birthday post, Che called Jost his “good buddy” before launching into a hilarious roast that one fan described in the comments as “f—king gold.”

Che looked back on their years working together and joked about everything from Jost allegedly bringing a racist puppet to work and doing Nazi salutes on tour, to getting their first magazine cover canceled because Che was “making stupid faces.” He also referenced a trip to a “whites only store,” a WrestleMania incident that supposedly got them beaten up, and the awkward moments of watching Jost and his wife Scarlett Johansson argue at work.

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Che even joked about a moment involving Harry Styles giving them flowers, claiming Jost accused him of being “reverse racist” after believing the singer liked Che more. The roast ended with Che joking about a time when the FBI allegedly thought the two were dating.

And then came the receipts — lots and lots of receipts. Che backed up his birthday roast with photos from the memories he referenced, including an image of Jost holding a sign that read, “Thanks to: R. Kelly,” and a photo of the two comedians posing in a convertible outside Whites Drug and Department Store.

The hilarious birthday roast is a perfect example of the end-of-season tradition between Che and Jost, where the two write brutal jokes for each other that they’re forced to deliver on camera — no matter how outrageous or inappropriate they get.

Fans leaned in hard, writing, "All the f—king receipts" and "this is more romantic than most wedding vows." One person wrote, "oh my god i was laughing so hard at the second slide and there’s RECEIPTS."

Another person added, "This was so heartfelt Michael, Colin you really need to thank him for birthday comments" along with a laughing, crying emoji.

As one of the most longest-running sitcoms of its era, there's no question that Two and a Half Men enjoyed quite a successful fun on CBS.

Yet even with its high ratings and assortment of prestigious awards and other related accolades, series star Jon Cryer admitted he was "exhausted" by the time the series came to a close after 12 years on the air.

Remembering his time on the show, the 61-year-old Cryer said he was ready for Two and a Half Men to end at the start of 2015, having grown wearied by playing the same character for over a decade.

“I had felt like I had done so much of Alan that I was starting to run out of places to go with the character,” Cryer told People magazine. “The writers had done amazing work coming up with new stuff and really doing wonderful things with the character, but I had become exhausted with it.”

Of course, Two and a Half Men was not without its fair share of challenges and setbacks. Perhaps most famously, the show faced potential cancelation after the highly publicized departure of Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men's main star, following a falling out with series creator Chuck Lorre.

Following Sheen's exit, the series continued for another four seasons with Ashton Kutcher in the lead role, with Cryer explaining, "We had to sort of remake what the show was."

Reflecting on his long-running stint on Two and a Half Men, Cryer said that he was anxious get back to work playing other characters than the cheap, perpetually down-on-his-luck chiropractor Alan Harper in Two and a Half Men, stating that he had no desire to play the character as long as, say, Kesley Grammer, portrayed Frasier Crane on TV.

“That's amazing," Cryer reflected. "He's a really singular talent, but I just felt like that there were other characters I wanted to do."

Ella Langley's crossover smash just achieved something no female country artist has ever done before.

One of country music's biggest breakout stars has added yet another historic achievement to what has already become one of the most remarkable years in recent memory.

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Ella Langley's blockbuster hit "Choosin' Texas" has now spent 11 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the longest-running No. 1 Hot 100 hit by a woman with a country song in the chart's history.

The latest milestone breaks a record that had stood for nearly five decades. Debby Boone's "You Light Up My Life" spent 10 weeks atop the Hot 100 in 1977, a mark Langley has now surpassed with an unprecedented 11th week at No. 1.

According to Billboard, "Choosin' Texas" earned 25.5 million official U.S. streams, 48.2 million radio audience impressions and 8,000 digital sales during the latest tracking week. The song also returned to No. 1 on the Digital Song Sales chart, logged a 12th week atop Streaming Songs and remained the No. 1 song on Billboard's Songs of the Summer chart for a fourth consecutive week.

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Ella Langley's Incredible Billboard Run Keeps Growing

The new record comes just weeks after Langley made history on another Billboard chart.

Earlier this month, "Choosin' Texas" became the longest-running No. 1 by a solo female artist in the history of Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, where it has now extended its reign to 29 weeks.

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The song also continues to rewrite the record books in another surprising way. This week's return to No. 1 marks its sixth separate stay atop the Hot 100, the most distinct No. 1 runs ever recorded for a single release cycle. It breaks the previous record of five separate returns to the summit shared by Morgan Wallen's "Last Night" and Harry Styles' "As It Was."

Langley's extraordinary 2026 has extended well beyond a single hit.

At one point this year, she simultaneously occupied the top three spots on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart with "Choosin' Texas," "Be Her" and her Wallen collaboration "I Can't Love You Anymore." She also set a new Academy of Country Music Awards record by winning seven trophies in a single night.

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Just last week, Billboard also recognized another side of Langley's artistry by naming "Be Her" one of The 50 Best Songs of 2026 So Far, praising the deeply personal track for its emotional honesty and introspective songwriting.

With "Choosin' Texas" continuing to dominate streaming, radio and sales while rewriting multiple Billboard records, Langley's breakout year shows no signs of slowing down.

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